my convertible is a fantastic looking second owner vehicle. with 58,000 miles and ALL service records it comes without a blemish. Being new to ownership I'm asking for any heads up of things to watch out for. Everything works except I cannot see the headrests adjusting. It has the navigation system and the only change I would make is to replace that with the CD changer. My mechanic has gone over this vehicle and has one suggestion to fix an error message to check the rear lights and that the cruise control is not available -- both of which are not true every time I check. I understand that age alone takes a toll. Any thoughts? I will be looking at reworking the aging suspension. Thanks and look forward to more sharing with you all.

Not me in the photo, she's a 97-year-old friend enjoying her birthday!

 

Congrats. Headrests are an easy fix and message is probably brake switch. Check out the how-to posts at the top of the forum. Also like the color 😁

 

If the headrests don't make any noise when trying to move them with the button (or when you tilt the seat forward to get in the back) the previous owner probably disconnected them as the control cables have a tendency to fail. If they are in the right position, I would just leave them as they are. There are lots of threads on the subject, but start here:-

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...s-video-40347/

 

The alternating dashboard messages "Check Rear Lights" and "Cruise Not Available" indicates a faulty brake pedal switch. Replacing the two microswitches in the brake pedal switch assembly with more robust ones is the best way to resolve the issue. There are various threads here on the forum that explain the process....

 

Consider replacing the 4-section oil lines to the oil cooler. Hydraulic lines are generally understood to have a "life" of about 10 years. What happens is that the rubber sections end up slipping off the Aluminum sections and let the oil be pumped on the road. Best case you are stranded, worst case you let the engine run with no oil for too long before realizing what is happening. These rubber/Aluminum transitions usually start seeping a bit of oil and that needs to be taken as a warning.

The stock/Jaguar parts are several hundred $, but the job itself is pretty straightforward. Folks also have worked with local hydraulics shops for custom replacement, aiming for more durability and some cost savings.

Best of luck, keep us posted.

 

thanks! love the color back at ya